Alex Gersbach refuses Sydney FC
One of Australia’s brightest footballing prospects is refusing to re-sign with Sydney FC.
Alex Gersbach was signed to the Sky Blues by Frank Farina over 18 months ago from the AIS.
Under current Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold, Gersbach has excelled and caught the attention of the football community, including Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho during the Blues tour of Australia in May.
The reason behind Gersbach’s non-commitment to Sydney FC is none other than his agent Greg Keenan.
Keenan, of Aspire Management, is seething that Sydney FC refused a transfer fee in the sum of $500,000 from multiple Premier League clubs in May.
The agent stood to make a healthy commission from the deal in May and is currently advising his client to see out his current deal with the club that concludes at seasons end.
Sydney FC argue that, despite the offer from England, it was not in the players best football interest long-term, something Mr Keenan should consider for his client.
Australian football has a long history of talented players taking the money as opposed to long-term footballing strategies.
Reddy to face snitches
As you read this article, Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper Liam Reddy returns to training after the completion of a 14-day suspension.
The Secret Agent can reveal Mariners FC assistant coach John Hutchinson is telling the club he will refuse to work with the player.
Reddy has also been told by teammates that apart from club captain Nick Montgomery snitching on him, young left back Michael Neil has also been reporting to club management about comments made by Reddy.
The stink between Reddy and Hutchinson goes back to last season when a straight-talking Reddy told the Mariners veteran to retire as young Liam Rose was a better player than him.
A payout figure of four month’s salary to Reddy has been refused by the player - who is seeking the total seven-month pay out and a public apology.
Liam Reddy isn't happy on the Central Coast
Roar won't renew George
Brisbane Roar FC will not be renewing the current injury-replacement contract of George Lambadaridis.
Lambadaridis, who was released by Roar FC at the conclusion of last season after two injury-filled years, was re-signed to a short-term injury replacement contract by John Aloisi.
With the arrival of Spanish midfielders Corona and Javier Hervas, the club have decided that come December they will let the player go.
Lambadaridis, a defensive midfielder, will have to seek other A-League options.